Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V452000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 47,787 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V452000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 14, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V452000 |
| Units affected: | 47,787 |
- Description:
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- Consequeces:
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.